With every new online interaction, it seems clearer and clearer that Nicki Minaj is hopping on a remix of Ice Spice’s “Princess Diana.” Moreover, the Queen just tweeted a remixed version of Spice’s lyrics from the song, which fans are blown away by already. “Like GRAH, keep it a stack,” she began, referencing the track’s main hook melody and phrase. “B!tches is a** if we keepin it crakk,” she concluded, and it probably took a while for many to realize that those aren’t the lyrics in the original. As such, many hoped for an official guest verse to come sooner rather than later.
Of course, it wouldn’t be the first time that Nicki impressed fans with her bars, whether it’s minutes or years after she releases them. The same happened in the case of her recent single “Red Ruby Da Sleeze,” which fans received quite well amid a lot of hype. Still, many of her recent actions and public moves also tied to beef and disputes with other rappers. Despite that, the New York MC is still garnering most acclaim and respect on fans online for her artistry.
Meanwhile, the “Munch” hitmaker has long been a fan of Nicki Minaj, so this certainly marks a big moment for her. Furthermore, she actually pretended that she followed her before blowing up, just to practice for the big day. That day eventually came, and it was packaged with another co-sign in the form on an Instagram comment on Ice Spice’s post. “Btchs slow so I gih dem a pass. Nah. Grah! No more passes Princess…Let’s go,” she commented some time ago. What’s more is that it didn’t stop there, and the 23-year-old responded to the love.
“Ya heard da QUEEN,” Spice responded to another of Nicki’s comments, which read, “Gag. The People’s PRINCESS. catch it!!!” With all this back and forth, fans wonder how their remix track will (hopefully) manifest as far as promo. Social media already has all eyes on their interactions, whereas visuals certainly bolstered each of their big singles. Considering that, log back into HNHH for the latest on Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj.
Tyga is someone who has been having a great time in life right now. The artist is currently in a relationship with the likes of Avril Lavigne. As unlikely as this relationship is, there is no denying that they appear to be quite happy. Overall, the two have spent a whole lot of time together. Moreover, he is already buying Lavigne some expensive gifts. There is no telling where this relationship will go, although for now, it is definitely promising.
As for his professional career in rap, Tyga has certainly been taking his time when it comes to releases. However, it should be noted that he saw a nice resurgence a few years ago. Songs like “Taste” were major hits that went off on playlists and the club. Additionally, he is now with Avril Lavigne, which opens up the opportunity for a pop-punk revival. In this case, he would also have access to the likes of Travis Barker. Although, based on his most recent Twitter posts, it seems like he could very well be angling for collaborations with two women’s rap heavyweights. Of course, we are talking about Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat.
Tyga Praises Two Generations
Nicki is the best female rapper of all time no one comes close! World play , punchlines , delivery, pockets , beat selection, creativity. Inflictions.
As you can see above, Tyga had the ultimate praise for Minaj. In fact, he referred to her as the best female rapper ever. This is high praise, although it is not a hot take by any means. “Nicki is the best female rapper of all time no one comes close!” Tyga wrote. “World play, punchlines, delivery, pockets, beat selection, creativity. Inflictions.” He subsequently went on to praise the likes of Doja Cat, saying “Doja is a really good rapper too.” Doja Cat has proven to be a pop machine as she has numerous charting songs. Every time she drops an album, you can be sure it will be chock-full of hits, and Tyga recognizes this.
Overall, this praise is definitely nice to see amongst peers. Although, we wonder what prompted Tyga to make these declarations. Either way, there is never a bad time to give people their flowers. Artists like Nicki are simply legendary, and they definitely deserve the praise. Let us know what you thought of Tyga’s declaration, in the comments below.
We could count on a feature from Nicki Minaj on NBA Youngboy’s Don’t Try This At Home. On Tuesday afternoon, Ja Morant’s favorite rapper announced that he and Nicki would be sliding through with a new single titled, “WTF,” on April 7th. Along with the upcoming collaboration, NBA Youngboy will also unveil the official pre-order link for Don’t Try This At Home, which will consist of 33 songs in length. With Don’t Try This At Home due out on April 21st, the upcoming NBA Youngboy and Nicki Minaj collab will certainly set the tone for what he has in store.
The Baton Rouge rapper and the Queens icon are certainly no strangers to each other, having developed a strong rapport throughout YB’s ascent to stardom. Mike Will Made-It brought them together on “What That Speed Bout?!” but prior to that, Youngboy let his affection for Nicki known on the single, “Nicki Minaj.” Most recently, they teamed up on “I Admit” off of NBA Youngboy’s Ma, I Got A Family. Perhaps, we could expect YB to return the favor when Nicki Minaj drops off her follow-up to Queen.
NBA Youngboy’s forthcoming project will mark his second release under the Motown banner. Following a prolific run with Atlantic Records in 2022, the rapper kicked off the year with the release of his latest project, I Rest My Case. The 19-song effort appeared with no features, which isn’t a surprise for NBA Youngboy. However, that might be where Don’t Try This At Home differs. Hopefully, Nicki Minaj won’t be the only feature on the project.
Beyond Nicki Minaj, there have been a few hints of features on Don’t Try This At Home. During a conversation with Akademiks, NBA Youngboy hinted that he worked with Lil Wayne for one of the tracks. Additionally, DaBaby, who YB worked with on Better Than You, could also appear on the tracklist for NBA Youngboy’s next album. At this point, it looks like Motown is positioning the upcoming release from the Baton Rouge rapper to be his biggest to date, especially since he’s been far more open to media lately. We’ll keep you up to speed on anymore news on NBA Youngboy and Nicki Minaj’s forthcoming release.
Nicki Minaj’s Instagram game has been unmatched as of late. Not only does she have the Barbz buzzing over her “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” music video teaser, but she’s also providing plenty of fashion inspiration for the upcoming months. On Saturday (March 25), the mother of one’s feed lit up with a series of photos. In them, she sports distressed skinny jeans, a brown leather corset top layered over a sheer short-sleeved tea, and lace-up high-heel boots to match.
Rather than her usual long black hair, Minaj wore a hot pink wig with inches reaching down to her thighs. “Caught’m wit they hand out, tryna catch the sauce,” she captioned the post, which came complete with three stunning images. The first two reveal her entire outfit, from head to toe. Afterward, the final snapshot gives us a close-up of her oversized sunglasses, chain, and extra-long stiletto nails.
Elsewhere on her IG feed, the Trinidadian shared a video of her pulling up at her residence in an electric Range Rover. “See the difference is I run businesses / If I ain’t implore you then what your business is?” she raps with the window down. Unfortunately for Minaj, internet trolls have been having a field day laughing at the footage, many of them clowning her skills behind the wheel. “No cause she was about to drive the car in the bushes ,” one Twitter user wrote after seeing the comedic video of the rap diva whipping around with her friend Tae.
Upon seeing the diss for herself, Nicki Minaj was quick to clap back at her hater. “That’s a lie from the PITS of Hell!!!” she wrote early on Saturday morning. Even with her wrath raining down, others have continued to tease the “Barbie Dreams” hitmaker for her questionable driving. “Bro almost hit the dashboard,” one person pointed out. Another wrote, “Tae was scared fr. He was looking through the [windshield].” Others brought the industry icon’s age into the conversation, claiming “she’s too old for the shenanigans lol.” See more Twitter reactions for yourself below, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.
As of late, Nicki Minaj’s Instagram feed has been consistently lighting up with exciting news regarding her music, not to mention plenty of thirst traps. From teasing her upcoming “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” music video (which finds her flaunting her figure in a sexy black bathing suit) to hinting at the possibility of signing Ice Spice, the Barbz have certainly never been happier to see their Queen making such inspiring moves. On Tuesday (March 21), the mother of one took a break from her usual content to give a glimpse into her family life, which looks incredibly glamorous, to say the least.
The 40-year-old’s photo dump began with an image of her and Kenneth Petty, who she married in 2019. Minaj looked like the ultimate boss in her long, sleek, black leather coat, worn over what looks like a short, sparkly dress. To complete the outfit, she wore larger-than-life round sunglasses and knee-high chrome boots. Petty donned a Canadian tuxedo, pairing a matching denim jacket and jeans combo with a New York hat, a grey Louis Vuitton hoodie, and crisp white sneakers. The couple – who have known each other as friends long before their relationship turned romantic – share one child, known to the world as Papa Bear.
The little one makes an appearance in the second image, being held by his father while Minaj stands close by. She and Petty are sporting different outfits this time, opting for a slightly classier vibe while meeting up with the rap diva’s in-laws. “3 generations of Petty, plus mommy,” the caption of her heartwarming upload reads. “Moments 4 Life .” As followers scroll through her selection of images, they’ll eventually see 2-year-old Papa Bear happily sitting on his father’s lap, Kenneth’s own dad also hanging out beside them.
As Nicki Minaj’s latest Instagram post nears its end, we see a video of her cheersing a cocktail with her man before letting out a loud, infectious cackle as the camera records. Based on the countless smiles seen throughout, a good time was had by all earlier this week. Keep scrolling for more heartwarming videos of Papa Bear from his mom’s IG feed, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.
Ever wondered what Coi Leray’s best collaborations are? Massachusetts-born femcee Coi Leray‘s come-up story is one of a kind. The American rapper’s rise to fame tale blasted off with determination to be heard by the masses. By pushing out music on SoundCloud to gain traction and grow a fanbase. With an upswing response from the masses, Coi went on to release an official single “Huddy”. A lead song to debut mixtape Everythingcoz around 2018. With standout singles such as I Get It, Big Mac, and Wanna Be A Freak. The rapper then signed under 1801 Records and Republic Records.
The boost from Republic allowed Coi Leray to flex her creativity and then emerged EC2 mixtape (2019), and Now Or Never mixtape (2020). Right at this time curiosity arose about the female rapper, and her growing fanbase dug up her personal life. To find out rapper and entrepreneur, Benzino, is Coi Leray’a father. Her blossoming career at only 25 years granted Coi opportunities to work with Nicki Minaj, Lil Durk, and Fivio Foreign.
Today we take a voyage into Coi Leray’s best collaborations in her career. In no particular order, here are the best picks.
Better Days Collaboration
Coi Leray tag-teams with “Trap Queen” hitmaker Fetty Wap for “Better Days”. The song was released in 2020 for the Now or Never EP. Produced by Wymtime Beatz & Nash B, Jacquees’ producer. The song navigates a tale about moving on from a toxic romantic partner. Coi starts off telling her side of the story about a “boy who don’t even love himself.” Claiming she’s better off being with a partner of that character.
She switches off gears towards the end of the verse rather than focusing on getting that bag up. Here she throws in connotations that link to “moving on to better things” anecdotal. Words like “Hop in the foreign, take off on a nigga, ain’t hittin’ the brakes.” And further adds, “Can’t let a nigga f*ck up the bank.” And it goes on. Fetty Wap’s approach on this beat embezzles Coi’s flow. Just before his verse kicks in, both rappers harmoniously sing the hook, which essentially ties the song together. The simplicity of the hook steals the show.
In an interview, Coi Leray explains how the collaboration came about. “Me and Fetty linked through management”. “Me and Fetty both from Jersey,” she says,” and like we ain’t never link up when it comes to the music.”
No More Parties (Remix)
Later in 2021, Coi Leray received her big break with No More Parties. The rapper wrote the mumble-rap song alongside her production team Maaly Raw and Okaykhan. Maaly Raw previously produced Lil Uzi Vert’s top songs from the Luv Is Rage 2 album in 2017. The beat selection style loots piano elements, fluttering repetitive claps, and a fine-drawn bass line. Coi easily blends with the production with smooth flows and alternates between rap and singing. Lil Durk featuring in the remix was at the time when he and Lil Baby were dropping back-to-back hits. Essentially, the remix boosted Coi Leray’s popularity. The song went on to appear on her debut Trendsetter album in 2022. No More Parties with Durk is one of her best collaborations yet.
Mountains
“We Go Up” rapper Fivio Foreign and Young M.A. join the Trendsetter album with song “Mountains”. A song that reviews the battles, and fights to get to the top. Coi sings the hook, ” I had to fight for this shit, they don’t get it.” She glides on further, “Yeah, I had to step in and play some positions.” Coi Leray’s vocals on Mountains are different in delivery, and inclines toward a euphoric feel.
Surprisingly, Fivio offers a subtle staunch delivery with his verse, making it a solid feature. He raps, “I come back and I take care her ribs.” And adds “I pour up a drink and she make me a dish.” Really leveled out. Young M.A. complements the two rappers by mirroring their flows. What I appreciate about this trio, is sticking to the theme. The rhyme schemes on each ending bar may be simple on the surface but actually clever.
Overthinking
Coi Leray flaunts her diverse skills by tapping an R&B princess for a Rap/R&B single. “Overthinking” produced by Jaasu & BNYX®. Jaasu is known for producing Rich The Kid and Famous Dex. On this beat, both producers capably blended the artists and merged their opposite styles. “Come Together” singer, H.E.R opted to rap on her verse, while Coi switches to singing. It is a dazzling contradiction. We don’t see too many Hip-Hop artists experimenting with sounds as Coi does on “Overthinking”. Only the Baby Tate’s on Ain’t No Love, Nicki Minaj on Love In The Way featuring Yung Bleu. Those are the best crossover Rap/R&B collaborations to ever be released.
Blick Blick
When Coi Leray teased a snippet of “Blick Blick,” many fans and listeners suggested she adds a female rapper. Names such as Nicki Minaj, Cardi, and Megan Thee Stallion were mentioned amongst many others. But when the rapper’s father, Benzino hinted at Nicki Minaj being the ultimate pick. “She got the song with Nicki Minaj that’s gonna be coming out that’s gonna be crazy,” said one of Clubhouse’s groups. Fans went wild on social media and demanded confirmation from Coi and Nicki.
The song was later released on March 2022 as the last promo single for the Trendsetter album. The hook was co-written by Randall Hammers, Asia Smith, and a beat production by Dr. Luke,Rocco Did It Again!, Ryan Ogren, and Mike Crook. Blick Blick peaked at number 37 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and remained on the charts for a long time. The colorful set-up in the video, Nicki & Coi’s matching pink bobs declared the visuals as one of the best in 2022. Alongside Nicki’s potent verse which was unofficially the best female rap verse of 2022.
Which Coi Leray’s best collaborations are on your list? Let us know in the comments.
The last time Nicki Minaj treated her fans to a full-length album was in 2018 with the arrival of Queen. While she’s provided us plenty of hit singles, such as “Super Freaky Girl” and the more recent “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” as of late, the Barbz are still eager for details on the mother of one’s next project. It remains unclear exactly when she plans to drop, though we do know she recently launched a record label of her own and has been frequently hinting about signing Ice Spice.
Aside from making money moves in the music industry this year, Minaj has also been showing off her body on Instagram. This past week has chiefly seen the Trinidadian fearlessly flaunting her curves in various vacation looks, from a black, cut-out clad bathing suit to the tiniest pair of shorts we’ve seen in a minute. The latter is what she donned for her post on Friday (March 17), which has already been double-tapped over 1.5 million times.
“Boi affi dead if he ever diss meeeeee,” the “Chun-Li” hitmaker wrote in her caption. “He know what to do if he ever miss meeee .” Unsurprisingly, Spice was in the comment section hyping Minaj up, as were other artists like Doechii and BIA, who couldn’t help but comment on her bodacious bod. “Thique ,” the former wrote, while the latter described the Queen of Rap as “Soo Petite .”
The 40-year-old looks undeniably stunning in her IG photo, which finds her sporting long, black voluminous wavy hair and a full face of glam makeup. Her chest is (barely) covered by a tiny hot pink tank top, which matches the small bag worn around her undeniably snatched waist. The lyricist’s bottom half is mostly exposed, with an almost thong-cut pair of dark blue shorts covering the tops of her thighs. Keep scrolling to see more of Nicki Minaj’s recent thirst traps, as well as a preview of her upcoming music video for “Red Ruby Da Sleeze.”
Nicki Minaj’s Other Recent IG Antics
Nicki Minaj attends Harper’s BAZAAR ICONS at The Plaza Hotel on September 7, 2018, in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/WireImage)
This week’s Single Ladies celebrates Nicki Minaj’s chart-topping “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” as it scored No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs. Also stepping into the No. 1, Da Brat’s new hair styling collaboration with Kaleidoscope sold out. Plus new — Chloe Bailey, GloRilla, Lola Brooke, and Love Moor. “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” No. 1 […]
After doing some reflecting, DJ Drama admits to a few regrets. His impact on Hip Hop doesn’t need defending as Drama is one of the most celebrated DJs and producers in the game. His Gangsta Grillz series has lasted for decades, and from one generation to the next, artists are clamoring for an opportunity to add their names to his list of collaborators. While chatting with Bootleg Kev on his podcast, Drama revisited a moment in 2008 when he was working with Gucci Mane on their Gangsta Grillz project, The Movie. The mixtape was supposed to feature a look from Nicki Minaj, but Drama switched things up.
At the time, Minaj was only a few years into her professional career. She was still establishing her relationships, proving her skills, and competing for attention in a Hip Hop boys’ club. She didn’t have much national or global visibility, so DJ Drama decided it was best to take her off the project, all together. In hindsight, he wishes he didn’t make that move. “When he brought it to me, the first song on the tape, the first voice you heard on the tape was Nicki Minaj,” Drama said.
DJ Drama Made Things Right
Drama didn’t want fans to hear the voice of a lesser-known artist from the onset. “Obviously, this is an early Nicki Minaj. And disrespectfully, I felt like we can’t have a Gangsta Grillz with me and Gucci, and the first voice you heard not be Gucci, so I removed her verse from that song. I feel terrible to this day.” However, he did make things right, in his own way, by including Minaj in Lil Wayne’s Dedication 3 project that same year. Minaj made sure her voice was heard.
“‘Dram, please don’t let the tape come out without me on there,’” Drama recalled Nicki telling him. “And I said, ‘I got you.’ So Nicki Minaj is on Dedication 3 directly because I made sure she was on there.” The Queens icon has long discussed the roadblocks she experienced early on in her career—and throughout. Minaj has been open about struggling to earn respect while her male peers have navigated an easier route.
Deb Antney Claims Gucci Didn’t Like Nicki
Meanwhile, music executive Deb Antney previously shed light on the relationship between Gucci Mane and Nicki Minaj. Antney used to manage both artists, but according to her, Gucci “couldn’t stand” Minaj because she refused his sexual advances. It’s unclear if this also contributed to the exclusion on his mixtape years ago, but it certainly has fans talking.
Nicki Minaj might be ramping up for a new era in her career but still, some feuds from the past continue to haunt her, namely Cardi B. Since the “Bodak Yellow” star emerged with a breakout hit, she and Nicki Minaj have struggled to co-exist in peace. It’s not as common to see multiple women dominate hip-hop at the same time as it is with their male counterparts. While Nicki does have a legendary status, she hasn’t necessarily done a great job of embracing the generation that came after her.
After Nicki shared the “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” music video trailer, Nicki found herself facing off against Bardi Gang. Cardi’s devoted fanbase couldn’t help but troll the “Super Freaky Girl” due to an apparent photoshop fail. Fans noticed the image curved. Eventually, the call-out landed on Nicki’s page, where she unleashed on the Bronx MC. “Photoshop them bars,” she wrote in reference to Cardi’s writers. “Photoshop them sales,” she added after Queen Radio Vol. 1 extended its record as the longest-running female rap project released in 2022 on the Billboard 200.
— Kulture’s Richard Mille 3 (@bardi_mugler) March 15, 2023
The Queen is back in action and she’s making it known that her five year hiatus is officially done. It’s been half a decade since Queen dropped but with her forthcoming project, she insists that she’s coming for it all. “2023 not the year to play wit ONIKA TANYA MARAJ PETTY RED RUBY DA MF SLEEZE CHUN-Li NICKI MINAJ NICKI DA NINJA NICK DA HARAJUKU BARBIE. 40. Yup. 40’s wit 30 clips. FN’s wit da switch” she tweeted.
While Russ applauded Nicki’s consistency, others felt as though Nicki’s tweets may have targeted one of her adversaries besides Cardi B. Over the past few months, Nicki’s relationship with Megan Thee Stallion crumbled but it was a flurry of bars on “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” that were suspected of targeting Meg. On the song, Nicki seemingly makes references to the Tory Lanez trial, as well as the most obvious bar where she raps that she hasn’t “f*cked with horses since Christopher Reeves.” Check out Nicki’s tweets below.
2023 not the year to play wit ONIKA TANYA MARAJ PETTY RED RUBY DA MF SLEEZE CHUN-Li NICKI MINAJ NICKI DA NINJA NICK DA HARAJUKU BARBIE. 40. Yup. 40’s wit 30 clips. FN’s wit da switch.
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